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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.42, 23,606.73 and 14,617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.42, 23,606.73 and 14,617.05 is: 21,933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.42 : 23,606.73 = 14,617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.42/23,606.73 = 14,617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.42x = 23,606.73 × 14,617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.42x = 345,060,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,060,752.75/15,732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.10

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